In 1989, the New Hampshire legislature established, by RSA 186-C:3-b, the Advisory Committee on the Education of Children/Students with Disabilities. This committee advises the Commissioner of Education on issues related to special education, and promotes communication and cooperation among individuals involved with students with disabilities. In addition, the committee is charged with reviewing the federal financial participation and the level of state funding to determine their impact on the programs and delivery of services to children/students with disabilities throughout the state.